Ravens’ Quick Rebuild Proves Ozzie Newsome Is the NFL’s Best General Manager

June 27, 2014   ·   Shehan Peiris   ·   Jump to comments

It’s tough to build a dynasty in any of the four major American sports leagues.
With salary-cap implications and the draft process, the leagues are built to promote cycles and parity over the course of time.
The Baltimore Ravens are trying to be one of the few teams that is able to rebuild without toiling away in mediocrity, and their single greatest asset in that endeavor is general manager Ozzie Newsome—the best GM in the NFL and arguably in any of the major leagues.
There are many things Newsome does on a regular basis to build his credentials as a GM.
He consistently makes great selections at the draft and acquires talent over attempting to fill needs. He rarely overpays for free agents and has an uncanny knack for knowing when to walk away from the negotiating table.
His maneuvers have led to two Super Bowls in Baltimore, but his greatest accomplishment might be the one he’s working on right now.
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